Grants Officer
Location: Glamorgan
Contract: Contract
Pay: £21.14 per hour
Days in office: 1 - 2 days
Responsibilities
* To undertake initial grant surveys to determine eligibility for grant and completed Property Condition Schedule, which will comprehensively identify repairs/improvement required.
* To advise members of the public on all aspects of the grants system.
* To prepare schedules of work, plans/drawings and obtain estimates.
* To prepare and submit the formal grant application for assessment including all estimates and other plans and documentation.
* To undertake assessment of grant applications including all estimates and other plans and documentation.
* To prepare and submit applications for Building Control and Planning permission and any other necessary approval as required.
* To carry out supervision of work throughout process including the submission of all claims for interim and final payments.
* To promote the Grants Agency Service and to identify suitable Block Repair Schemes.
* To develop Block Repair Schemes and provide a comprehensive agency service to applicants.
* To carry out inspections relating to applications for loans from the Council where required.
* To process grant applications from initial site survey through interim payments to final payment and at all times to act on behalf of the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer.
* To maintain all grant management information systems including Flare to enable regular reports on all elements of the area housing service as directed.
* To assist the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer in reviewing and developing all relevant grant management policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with the Council's Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures.
* To implement the principles of the Council's Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties.
* To adhere to Health and Safety legislation/relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/ omissions. In addition, you will undertake any duties with regard to fire safety evacuation commensurate with your role.
* To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
* To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
* Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC or equivalent in building construction or other related discipline (exceptional candidates working towards the qualification will be considered).
* 2 years post qualification experience of building construction or related area.
* Knowledge and experience of relevant service area delivery to the public.
* Positive and well-motivated.
* Integrity and honesty.
* Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.
* Sensitive to the needs of service users.
Equality and Diversity
Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
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